Note: the Workplace Literacy Fund guidelines have been amended as from 16 February 2009. Please take note of the amended forms and guidelines.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills equip people to:
- participate fully in the workplace
- develop higher-level technical skills
- do further study
- cope with rapidly changing workplace demands.
Workplace Literacy Fund applications
From 16 February 2009, priority will be given to funding Part B applications where Part A applications have previously been approved.
The new Part A applications will be receipted as they are received, and funding will be approved as and when it becomes available.
There will be monthly approval rounds until 30 June 2009.
Applicants should allow six weeks for assessment and processing of applications.
First time applicants
Notwithstanding any other condition, TEOs seeking access to Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funding for the first time must submit their financial viability documentation to the TEC at least three months before the first intake of learners for whom they are seeking TEC funding.
Use the Financial Viability Checklist on the Services for Tertiary Education Organisations website to make sure all the required information is provided.
Eligibility
Workplace Literacy funding is available to both tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and employers.
Reporting requirements
Organisations receiving Workplace Literacy funding must submit a report at the midpoint of the programme, and again at the end.
Payments
Payments are made in equal monthly instalments, on the first banking day of each month. The last payment will be released on receipt of a final report demonstrating agreed outcomes.
Workplace Literacy resources
Employer information pack
This information pack explains the Workplace Literacy Fund and provides information for employers.
Forms
All applications should be submitted using the following guidelines.
- Workplace Literacy Fund Information for Applicants (PDF, 183 Kb)
Eligibility, information about the forms, TEC assessment of applications, timeframes, use of funding, payment and reporting, and more.
- Workplace Literacy Fund Provider Eligibility Application Form (Word doc, 226 Kb)
- Workplace Literacy Fund Part A (Initial Needs Analysis) Application Form (Word doc, 236 Kb)
- Workplace Literacy Fund Part B (Programme) Application Form (Word doc, 235 Kb)
- Reporting template (Excel, 35 Kb)
Submit forms and reports to:
TEC Service Centre
Private Bag 76-928
Manukau City
Manukau 2241
Email: servicecentre@tec.govt.nz
All applications must be clearly identified as Workplace Literacy/WPL.